A trio of 19th-century globes at the 76th Foire Nationale aux Antiquites, a la Brocante et aux Jambons, underway from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. through Sunday at Ile de Chatou. If you get a chance to go, don't miss it! Tickets are available at the gate.
Today at La Poste, was sending something to Georgia and the clerk next to me overheard and started singing "Georgia." Then these two postal clerks wanted to know who'd made the song famous, so we talked about Ray Charles - all of it in French. Small world, eh? I'd hoped to have the opportunity to post more brocante photos and catch up with other blogs today, but no such luck. Am busy racing around Paris, being tour guide and will be at the brocante again Saturday. Will catch up with all of you soon! Bon weekend, as the French say.
How funny. Isn't it beautiful how music can reach all people, and tie us together? I love me some Ray Charles! Oh man I love him.And he was my grandpa's favorite, too, so he always reminds me of him. But don't forget that it was Willie Nelson who first recorded it and won the grammy for it. ;) Both are soooo great. Obviously *I* like it very much. LOL! My little Georgia sings a beautiful version, herself, too. Maybe someday you will hear it!
oxox:)
Posted by: amber | 17 March 2008 at 19:05
Love the antique globes. They would go nicely with my collection Have fun being a tour guide!
Posted by: My Melange | 16 March 2008 at 16:44
I love the encounter and singing Georgia.
Posted by: Yoli | 16 March 2008 at 16:13
Lucky you . I have to say ..I'm a little bit jealous !
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | 15 March 2008 at 11:28
Ha! You made me chuckle, Tara, tying in the 'small world' phrase with these small worlds in the photo. Enjoy the brocante and your visit - bring back lots of photos! Bon weekend :)
~xOx
Posted by: tinker | 15 March 2008 at 09:23
Fantastic globes!
Lisa & Alfie
Posted by: Lisa & Alfie at The Pickled Hutch | 15 March 2008 at 06:20
Georgia on My Mind! You will be here soon1 THat is so funny that someone in Paris snag that song when they heard you mention it! Cool! I am actually going to Savannah in a couple of weeks! Tonight is the St. Pat's Day Craziness getting started ..as you well know.
Posted by: Pam Aries | 14 March 2008 at 22:27
Miss Tara, I was just catching up, and may I just say, your photos are so incredible!! Dreamy and amazing and wonderful!! They are so fulfilling!! And well taken!! xoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 14 March 2008 at 21:18
oh I use to love looking at old globes like that when I was little - so intriguing finding out what countries are around the world. Hope you're having fun with your friends :-)
Posted by: Amy | 14 March 2008 at 20:04
Hi Tara,
Have fun at the Brocante with your friends!
Bonne Chance. Find all the best tresure!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 14 March 2008 at 18:51
Do have a glorious time being the tour guide. Love the photo of the globes. Amazing how many countries we know now are probably NOT on those particular globes! Happy weekend! And long live "Georgia on my Mind!"
Posted by: Jeanie | 14 March 2008 at 18:43